Welfare Facilities Flashcards
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How should toilet facilities on a construction site be maintained throughout the project?
Answer: Kept clean at all times, well lit, and properly ventilated
CDM 2015 requires sanitary conveniences to be kept in a clean and orderly condition at all times, with adequate lighting and ventilation.
When must welfare facilities be set up on a construction site?
Answer: Before any construction work begins
CDM 2015 requires welfare facilities to be in place before construction work starts, as workers need access from day one.
What should be provided in the rest area so workers can prepare their own food and hot drinks?
Answer: Means to boil water and facilities to warm food
CDM 2015 Schedule 2 requires rest facilities to include a means of boiling water and warming food, such as a kettle and microwave.
If male and female workers must share sanitary conveniences on a construction site, what must be in place?
Answer: The facilities must be lockable from the inside and used by one person at a time
Where separate facilities for men and women cannot be provided, CDM 2015 allows shared use only if the facility is lockable from the inside and used by one person at a time.
What is the purpose of providing lockers in the changing facilities on a construction site?
Answer: To allow workers to store their clothing and personal belongings securely
Lockers enable workers to secure their personal clothing and belongings while they are working, particularly when changing into specialist or protective clothing.
Which group of workers must be given special consideration when providing rest facilities on a construction site?
Answer: Pregnant workers and nursing mothers
CDM 2015 and HSE guidance specifically requires suitable rest facilities for pregnant workers and nursing mothers, including appropriate seating and privacy.
Who is responsible for ensuring welfare facilities remain clean and properly maintained throughout a construction project?
Answer: The principal contractor
Under CDM 2015, the principal contractor is responsible for maintaining welfare facilities in good working order and ensuring they are cleaned regularly throughout the construction phase.